Nigerian Idol: Nigerian singer and one of the judges of Nigerian Idol Season 6 show, Seyi Shay was blasted by Nigerians after she told a boy auditioning that he will never make money singing.
While giving her remark on the contestant’s performances during the live audition on the 29th of March, Seyi Shay made some comments that irked viewers of the Nigerian Idol show. She said;
“And I’m laughing at the fact that I can’t just believe what I just heard. Like who told you, just wait. Somebody lied to you, somebody told you to come here and audition. And that person should go back and tell them that they are not your friend. Because that was not a good audition
She went further and gave a verdict regarding the contestant’s musical career;
“You have a sweet-talking voice and it comes out in your singing voice but your performance terrible. You are never going to make money being a singer.”, she added.
“You are never going to make money being a singer” – Seyi Shay tells a 17-year-old boy at audition.pic.twitter.com/6WXrmPJFw8
— Laila Ijeoma | Lailasnews.com () March 28, 2021
Seyi Shay’s comments didn’t sit well with the viewers of the show and they took to Twitter to express their thoughts regarding her statement. Below are some reactions;
Imagine Seyi Shay telling a 17 year old with good voice, who has passion for singing that “YOU ARE NEVER GOING TO MAKE MONEY BEING A SINGER”. Cos you’re God abi?
*** Wtf!! This is too much from Seyi shay, is this supposed to be a word of encouragement to a 17y/o kid???
*** Before y’all start dragging Seyi Shay like tigger generator make sure you watch the complete video here.
